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Tariffs force petrochem contraction
News, Published on 30/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's trade wars are nudging the global plastics industry towards a painful but necessary restructuring to address acute overcapacity that has kept the industry's profits in a prolonged slump.
Dealing with Trump is half the story
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» This will be an eye-opening article. It is an analysis that readers have not read anywhere. No one seems to realise that after a mega-earthquake in the ocean, giant tsunamis will always follow. If Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are comparable to a mega economic earthquake, President Xi Jinping's reactions will have the impact of a giant economic tsunami.
Tallying the tariff trade-offs
Business, Published on 04/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai goods could offer some much-needed relief for businesses in Thailand, as this rate aligns with the regional average.
Thailand’s tourism slump and household debt weigh on its lenders
Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand’s banks are grappling with weak lending amid high household debt, slowing tourism and sluggish consumer spending that risk dampening their outlook for the rest of the year.
Is Israel spared?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/07/2025
» Re: "Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canada", (World, June 12).
Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» SHANGHAI - Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher.
Guidance to police platforms in the offing
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thai state agencies are gearing up to address the dominant foreign e-commerce platforms and curb illegal imports, aiming to support local businesses as they try to remain competitive.
Thailand unveils measures to shield firms from trade war fallout
Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand will offer bigger tax incentives to small and medium businesses at risk of being squeezed by US tariff threats, as the Southeast Asian nation unveiled a raft of measures to minimise the blow to its economy from the trade war.
US-China tariff pause eases trade tension
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2025
» The temporary agreement between the US and China to slash the severe reciprocal tariffs imposed on each other and to cooperate to prevent further disruption to the global economy should have a positive impact on trade, according to an analyst.
US tariffs to batter Thai steel industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to deal a blow to the steel market, which is likely to see a decline in steel consumption, says the EAF Long Product Steel Producers Association.